President Biden on the COVID-19 Vaccination Program and the Effort to Defeat COVID-19 Globally
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/10/2021 09:37 PM
Cornwall, United Kingdom...Good evening, everyone. First, I want to express our condolences on behalf of Jill and I to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, the entire Royal Family, and the people of the United Kingdom. Today would have been Prince Philip’s 100th birthday, and I know there are a lot of people feeling his absence today.
Cornwall, United Kingdom...Today, the President of the United States and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom reaffirm their commitment to work together to realise our vision for a more peaceful and prosperous future. Our revitalised Atlantic Charter, building on the commitments and aspirations set out eighty years ago, affirms our ongoing commitment to sustaining our enduring values and defending them against new and old challenges. We commit to working closely with all partners who share our democratic values and to countering the efforts of those who seek to undermine our alliances and institutions.
Governor Newsom on Federal Funding Agreement for California High-Speed Rail Project
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/10/2021 10:31 PM
Sacramento, CA...Governor Gavin Newsom issued the below statement tonight after the U.S. Department of Transportation and the State of California finalized settlement negotiations to restore nearly a billion dollars in federal grant funding to California’s High-Speed Rail project. The action comes after months of negotiations to restore funding that was previously rescinded by the Trump Administration in 2019.
Sacramento, CA...The Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board on June 3 readopted Cal/OSHA’s revised COVID-19 prevention emergency temporary standards. Last year, the Board adopted health and safety standards to protect workers from COVID-19. The standards did not consider vaccinations and required testing, quarantining, masking and more to protect workers from COVID-19.
Christa Von Latta, Fordham Law & Cal Berkley Graduate Appointed to Four Year CAO Term
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/08/2021 02:04 PM
San Andreas, CA...The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to appoint Christa Von Latta as the new Calaveras CAO. She had previously been serving as interim CAO. From the board packet... "The position of County Administrative Officer (CAO) was vacated by resignation effective June 2, 2021. The Board of Supervisors directed the Human Resources department to conduct a comprehensive recruitment for a new CAO. The recruitment process produced a qualified pool of candidates, and a selection panel reviewed written applications and moved the most qualified candidates forward to the Board of Supervisors for interviews, which took place on May 27, 2021 in closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. At that time, the Board directed staff to negotiate an employment contract and bring forward a resolution and agreement for Board approval.
President Joe Biden on Senate Passage of the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/08/2021 06:34 PM
Washington, DC...I applaud the United States Senate — led by the dedicated efforts of Majority Leader Schumer and Senators Todd Young, Maria Cantwell, and Roger Wicker — for coming together to pass the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act. This legislation addresses key elements that were included in my American Jobs Plan, and I am encouraged by this bipartisan effort to advance those elements separately through this bill.
President Joe Biden on the First Confirmations of His Judicial Nominees
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/08/2021 06:39 PM
Washington, DC...I want to convey my sincere gratitude to the Senate for confirming Julien X. Neals as a judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey and Regina M. Rodriguez as a judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, both with bipartisan support.
Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Negotiations with Congress
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/08/2021 06:56 PM
Washington, DC...The President has spoken to a number of members of the House and Senate the past two days. He informed Senator Capito today that the latest offer from her group did not, in his view, meet the essential needs of our country to restore our roads and bridges, prepare us for our clean energy future, and create jobs. He offered his gratitude to her for her efforts and good faith conversations, but expressed his disappointment that, while he was willing to reduce his plan by more than $1 trillion, the Republican group had increased their proposed new investments by only $150 billion.
FDA Approves New Drug Treatment for Chronic Weight Management
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/08/2021 08:35 PM
Washington, DC...On June, 4 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Wegovy (semaglutide) injection (2.4 mg once weekly) for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with at least one weight-related condition (such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol), for use in addition to a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity. This under-the-skin injection is the first approved drug for chronic weight management in adults with general obesity or overweight since 2014. The drug is indicated for chronic weight management in patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 27 kg/m2 or greater who have at least one weight-related ailment or in patients with a BMI of 30 kg/m2 or greater.
